UNION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF NEW BRUNSWICK
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
October 3, 2014
1.
U.M.N.B. held a Board of Directors meeting on Friday, October 3, 2014 in the St.
Andrews Room, Algonquin Hotel, Saint Andrews, NB.
ATTENDANCE
Mayor David Hanson, Rexton
Mayor Bev Gaston, Doaktown
Mayor Gerald Gogan, Petitcodiac
Mayor Terry Keating, Salisbury
Mayor Ken Chorley, Hampton
Councillor Beth Thompson, Quispamsis
Mayor Stan Choptiany, Saint Andrews
Mayor Teresa James, Blacks Harbour
Mayor Gary Mersereau, Fredericton Junction
Deputy Mayor Gisèle McCaie-Burke, New
Maryland
Mayor Arthur Slipp, Woodstock
Mayor Elaine English, Canterbury
Councillor Jacqueline Leclair, Dalhousie
Councillor Tracy Culligan, Belledune
Mayor Richard Keeley, Grand Falls
Councillor Stephen Chase, Fredericton
Mary Jane Banks, Past President, AMANB
Deputy Mayor Lisa Harris, Miramichi - regrets
Councillor France Roussel, Drummond
Raymond Murphy, Executive Director
2. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 1100 hours with President Arthur Slipp presiding.
President Slipp welcomed everyone to the meeting.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by Mayor Elaine English and second by Mayor Ken Chorley to approve
the agenda as presented.
Motion carried
4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
It was moved by Mayor David Hanson and second by Deputy Mayor Gisele McCaieBurke to approve the minutes of the August 22nd & 23rd Board of Directors meeting.
Motion carried
5.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
(a) Web site update
The Executive Director mentioned that the update was nearly complete with the
exception of the translation of the information into French; once this is done we will be
up and running and fully functional. In addition, future updates will be done by the
UMNB office.
(b) Proposal from Frank Cowan Company
The Executive Director mentioned that the agreement between UMNB and Frank
Cowan Company had been signed and would become effective on January 1 st of 2015.
c) Information package for Tracy on UMNB
The ED reported that this had not yet been done but would be within the next couple of
weeks once the busy time following the annual conference was over.
d) Resolutions package
The ED reported that this year there was two resolutions submitted for consideration by
the annual meeting. Any other resolution to come before the meeting requires
unanimous consent.
e) Department of Transportation & Infrastructure meeting
The ED reported that a meeting would be scheduled involving DELG as well as the
Department of Public Safety and DTI on the issue raised at the last Board meeting
dealing with hurricanes/weather events. Of particular interest was Hurricane Arthur and
its aftermath – the follow up and disaster relief compensation, who responds and what
expectations are from all sides.
f) RTIPPA requests
A meeting will be held soon to seek clarification on some of the outstanding issues
especially who pays and re-imbursement.
6.
TREASURER’S REPORT
It was moved by Mayor Elaine English and second by Mayor Terry James that the
financial statement to August 31, 2014 be accepted as presented.
Motion carried
7.
CORRESPONDENCE
It was moved by Councillor Stephen Chase and second by Mayor Bev Gaston to
receive and file correspondence.
Motion carried
8.
FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES REPORT
It was moved by Mayor Terry James and second by Councillor Gerard Richard to
receive the FCM report for information purposes.
Motion carried
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Nothing to report.
B.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
The Executive Director reported on the following Conference registration numbers – similar to 2013
o Conference format – all workshops to be held in the Van Horne Ballroom
except for those during the annual meeting portion of the weekend.
o Sponsorships – more than expected at the August meeting but less than
last year
o Trade show numbers – much better than anticipated in August; 35 in total
o Media Advisory – press release has been sent out to media outlets
throughout the province
o Nominating report – Mayor Hanson reported that since an amendment
was made to the constitution there would be no nominations from the floor
o
at this year’s conference. Only one position is being contested, that being
1st Vice President.
o Entertainment – The Diabolos from St. Stephen
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Also mentioned was that the 2015 conference will be in Fredericton again.
C.
MEDIA ADVISORY
Covered above.
D.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Covered above.
E.
PERSONNEL
Nothing to report.
F.
PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Nothing to report – to be provided at annual meeting.
G.
RESOLUTIONS/POLICIES/CONSTITUTION
Covered earlier.
10.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
(a) Age Friendly communities – Both the ED and President attended a
workshop sponsored by the City of Fredericton on age friendly
communities and the issues faced by municipalities in making them
age friendly. Both mentioned that the speaker from Winnipeg was
excellent and Fredericton was to be commended for its leadership on
this issue.
It was moved by Councillor Tracy Culligan and second by Mayor Gary Mersereau to
accept the Executive Director’s report as presented.
Motion carried
11.
ZONE REPORTS
These will be done at the annual meeting.
12.
a)
OTHER BUSINESS
None
DIRECTORS CONCERNS
Date of November meeting raised due to the annual conference of AFMNB on
November 14th & 15th. This will be decided on at the post AGM Board meeting.
NEXT BOARD MEETING
The next Board meeting will be held October 5th at the Algonquin Hotel – St. Andrews
room immediately following the annual conference. Lunch will be served on site.
14.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Councillor Beth Thompson and second by Mayor Terry James that the
meeting adjourn.
Motion carried
12:00 PM